We all have Special Needs.

Some of us are just better at hiding it.

Deep Restorative Rest for the Soul in the Safety of Church

Have you ever dozed off in church? Thomas falls asleep in church every Sunday. Every Sunday. Not nodding off for a few seconds. Deep...

Who Wins the Worship Heart Prep Award: Me or Our Son on the Spectrum?

I’m going to tell you a secret and trust you not to judge me. I read the last chapter of a book first. Technically, not first. I read the...

Trick or Treat and Be Kind

Be kind. Whether you do Halloween or Trunk -or-Treat or Harvest Festivals or None of Thee Above, Be kind when you see a grown-up person...

Can Egging A House Be An Outrageous Act Of Kindness? Absolutely!

Someone egged our house. A few years ago, a group of errant adolescents with erratic aim threw eggs at our house on a sultry, summer...

Surrendering My Inflated Expectations for the Best Balloon Filled Birthday

Have you planned something that didn’t live up to your expectations? Part of surrender for me has been a sloooooow, sometimes painful,...

Running Behind or Right On Time?

Running Behind? Do you feel like you’re running behind? Oh and… I’m currently a week and a few days behind in daily bible reading. But...

Need Worship Inspiration? Authentic Affection for GOD on the Autism Spectrum Is Beautiful

I’ve had people ask me if Thomas “knows Jesus”. It’s an interesting question. There’s no pretense with Thomas. That’s one of the best and...

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made (So why do I sometimes want to hide him?)

It’s easier to hide. Honestly. It would be so much easier to hide at home, easier to let Thomas play on his device all day, easier to not...

The LIGHT of Autism

July 26 The Light of Autism I’ve often said that Thomas is a light for the love of Jesus. But that light, the light of Jesus that shines...

Plans to Prosper in Risk and Captivity

Cousins and risk-taking are a few of my kids’ favorite things. At our last cousin-date, the gas powered go cart was dragged out. The...